Battery Dead problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe

Two problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2004

Experienced problems during right hand turns where a complete loss of steering feedback occurred. (speed sensitive steering) this was an intermittent problem. The upper lamp shorted, battery failed load test, left front speaker was inoperative, the mirror switch was hot to touch, dome light stayed on and the radio button were hot to touch. The consumer requested reimbursement.

2 Battery Dead problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2004

Corrected steering problem. Concerned that the design and function of speed sensitive steering on this vehicle could be a safety hazard. The vehicle steering became loose while making right hand turns, 3244 miles. The dealer replaced the speed sensor that controls the speed sensitive steering. The upper brake lamp shorted at 15311 miles. The battery failed load test at 22085 miles. The left front speaker was inoperative at 30715 miles. The mirror switch was hot to the touch at 32291 miles.




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